Breath test for esophageal squamous cell cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at chemicals in your breath to see if they can help detect a type of esophageal cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) early. You may join if you have untreated squamous cell esophageal cancer, or if you are having a routine endoscopy for stomach issues and your results are normal or show a benign condition.
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Who can take part
- You must have a type of esophageal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma that has not been treated yet.
- Or, you are having an endoscopy (a camera test) for stomach or gut symptoms and your results show either a normal gut or a noncancerous condition.
- You must not have had any treatment (like chemo, radiation, or surgery) for your cancer before joining.
- You cannot have had any other cancer in the last 5 years.
- You cannot have Barrett's esophagus or have had surgery to remove part of your esophagus or stomach.
- You must be able to understand and sign a consent form, and not be pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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